Manufacturing Engineer

Carrier; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier, headquartered in the United States, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Operations support team. In this role, you will focus on improving production processes, providing technical support, and ensuring product specifications are met in a cost-effective manner.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS degree in engineering and possess 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, applying Lean principles and technical support to optimize engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in electro-mechanical assembly/test environment.
• Experience in process mapping and production control plans.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Continually improve production equipment and processes.
• Provide technical support to ensure product specifications are met.
• Develop documentation for production processes and standards.
• Coordinate production methods and space requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Process mapping

Cost analysis

Technical support

Lean Manufacturing

Education

BS degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks)

Job description

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world‑class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About this role

The Manufacturing Engineer is a key member of the Operations support team and uses education, experience, and the Carrier Operating System to ensure the efficient performance of production equipment. This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, collaborating with Test Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Production Team.

Key Responsibilities

• The main responsibility will be to continually improve production equipment, tools, fixtures, and processes.
• Determine and implement production processes required to manufacture and test products designed by Engineering. Responsibility includes tooling, fixture design/build, assembly definition, process documentation, and resolution of all production problems on released products and new product development.
• Provide technical support to areas assigned to ensure product specifications are met at the optimal cost. Collaborate with Production and Quality to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Develop and document process maps, value stream maps, assembly process flows and work instructions, production control plans, and other standard work documents. Perform annual/bi-annual reviews of the above documentation for changes and updates.
• Work with the Test Engineering and Production teams to ensure a thorough, robust, preventative maintenance program is in place for the shop floor equipment.
• Establish, incorporate, and maintain labor standards and product routings.
• Responsible for reviewing and implement new documentation releases and/or product changes via ECO (Engineering Change Orders) within production. Clarity, accuracy, effectivity, and rework/scrap instructions shall be part of this review. Additional related items include product labeling content, tester configuration maintenance, and routing updates.
• Responsible for cost analysis, justification, project leadership, and implementation of capital equipment. Provide capital equipment forecasting for annual budgeting.
• Continually monitor existing products and assembly areas for effective methods of cost reduction/productivity improvements. This includes an ongoing review of standard hours and line metrics (product yields, productivity, output, capacity, etc.)
• Coordinate production of print verification units (for areas assigned) to establish processes and assure manufacturability. This includes checking and correcting documentation to ensure accurate assembly and reliable quality at minimum cost.
• Determine space requirements for various functions. Plan or improve production methods, including layout, production flow, tooling, and production equipment, material, fabrication, assembly methods, and manpower requirements.
• Responsible for special projects and assignments deemed necessary by the Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Assurance Manager. This could include the use of various tools for problem‑solving and corrective action.
• Support and Continuous lead Improvement & Lean projects
• Support achievement of EH&S goals; complete monthly inspections and complete all assigned action items in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering
• 3+ years’ experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer in electro‑mechanical assembly/test environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in implementing new documentation releases and/or ECO and implementation of capital equipment.
• Experience in process mapping, value stream mapping, assembly process flows, routing, time study, cycle time reduction, floor layout, and production control plans.
• Preferred experience designing and/or building test fixtures
• Preferred CAD software such as Creo, SolidWork experience, a plus. (No CNC as this doesn’t apply to the position).
• Experienced with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Six Sigma Training or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus
• Working knowledge of software (C, Lab View, or Visual Basic) and ability to make minor modifications is essential.